Pedestrian death prompts community concern - Columbia Missourian

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The intersection where an MU visiting scholar was hit and killed Thursday night in Columbia is a busy area with no traffic light or crosswalk.

Kui Zou was struck and killed by a car at Providence Road and Carter Lane. . .

The accident, along with two other pedestrian accidents reported Thursday, prompted concerns within the social media community regarding road safety. . . .

The speed limit along the stretch of Providence Road near Carter Lane is 55 mph despite the frequent number of traffic lights. In the area where the accident occurred, there is no stop light, but rather a left-hand turn lane for drivers turning east onto the outer road.

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Pedestrian death prompts community concern - Columbia Missourian

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MoBikeFed comment: This is an area surrounded by neighborhoods, apartment complexes, a major hotel, and schools. Why is the speed limit on any road running through this area 55MPH and why does it not have crosswalks and traffic lights at each intersection, to help pedestrians cross safely?